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Sheila - Plan to get sensitive speed recorder next year to get better idea of speeds. <br />trying to get ahead on this issue. <br />Mark - “fast heavy dangerous” applies less to ebikes than any car. Has concern about <br />labeling. <br />Matthias - They are indeed fast heavy dangerous on a 10 foot bike path. We're on a <br />slippery slope. <br />Sarah asks what will be the approach for the town, given there will be no enforcement <br />probably. Ram relates that people are waiting to buy, so need education so people will <br />know what will be appropriate for bike path. <br />Jim notes that all the state did was classify vehicles. He clarifies what the current <br />classes are. Notes again that bikes can be opened up to higher speeds. Advises that <br />we should wait for state guidance rather than be an island of regulation, like a dry town. <br />Ram asserts that the consultant needs to help with recommendations. <br />Jim notes that ebikes are selling 3:1 compared to pedal bikes, and that bad behavior is <br />often on seenwith riders of non-powered bikes also. <br />Betty notes that LBAC recommended that the legislation pass, and that the legislation <br />puts the onus on municipalities to enforce what they will, so we shouldn’t wait for the <br />state. <br />Suzan expresses desire for consistent policy between towns. <br />Dave supports speed enforcement only. Suggests that maybe Lexington can lead the <br />way regarding policy, and other towns will adapt our rules if they are good. <br />Jim notes that Arlington doesn’t have any policy yet. <br />5. Discussion on Work with Police Department Bike Team to monitor bikeway <br />Betty reports that she and Peggy have been getting lots of feedback about this. Police <br />force has 8 ebikes and officers trained to use them, but the Police Department says <br />they don’t have resources to monitor the bikeway. Notes that the Chief likes 15mph <br />sign. Suggests that maybe 10:00 am to 12:00 pm police presence on the bikeway on <br />Saturdays would make a difference. Maybe we can set up a meeting with PD about <br />this. Tabled till next meeting.